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Hi I’m Angel Barba Barrera, a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with experience in character design, videogame art, logo design, web design and fashion design. I enjoy turning art directions into engaging visuals, creating branding assets, social media templates, and logo animations. Based in Guadalajara, I work across freelance projects and teaching roles, collaborating with teams and clients to craft compelling visuals. I’m always eager to learn and grow, and I love mentoring others who share a passion for design.
Hi there! I’m dedicated to delivering thoughtful, user-centered design solutions that blend creativity with strategy. Whether it’s character design for games, branding for startups, or UI/UX for digital products, I bring energy, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to every project.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Teacher at Universidad de Artes Digitales
January 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025Orientation to students; illustrator classes, Photoshop; Research into learning methods and systems.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Playful Play
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025Video game art for titles; UI/UX; Logo Design; Branding; Social Media Design.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Gusanito.com
January 1, 2012 - September 9, 2025Product design; Market research; Fashion trend research; Branding; Brand Ensurance.
Owner at Rhino Sports Bar
January 1, 2010 - September 9, 2025Ownership and graphic coordination for a sports bar.
Fashion Designer at Gracel Textil / CELI
January 1, 2009 - September 9, 2025Fashion design for babies; Baby fashion illustrations; Branding; Fashion trend research; Brand Ensurance.
Illustrator / Character Designer at La Casa del Mostro
January 1, 2007 - September 9, 2025Personal project illustration and character design; Copywriting; Logo Design; Branding; Social Media Design.
Illustrator at Self-employed (Tepoztlán, Mor.)
January 1, 2009 - PresentIllustration; Character Design; Branding; Art Direction; Community management.
Exhibitor at Hasbro
December 31, 2013 - September 9, 2025Exhibitor Tribute Mr Potato Head.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Rhino Sports Bar
January 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025Graphic designer and illustrator for the Rhino Sports Bar; responsibilities included character design, community management, videogame art, logo design, web design, and fashion design; contributed to branding, social media templates, and promotional materials.
Teacher at Universidad de Artes Digitales
January 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025Teacher at Universidad de Artes Digitales; orientations to students, illustrator classes, Photoshop instruction, and research into learning methods and systems.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at PLAYFUL PLAY
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025Video game art for La vecindad del Chavo, Barbarian Siege, RiHappy; UI/UX; Logo Design; Branding; Social Media Design.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at GUSANITO.COM
January 1, 2012 - September 9, 2025Product Design; Market research; Fashion trend research; Branding; Brand Ensurance.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at GRACEL TÉXTIL / CELI
January 1, 2009 - September 9, 2025Fashion Design for babies; Baby Fashion Illustrations; Branding; Fashion trend research; Brand Ensurance.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at LA CASA DEL MOSTRO
January 1, 2007 - September 9, 2025Personal project Illustration and character design; Character Design; Copywriting; Logo Design; Branding; Social Media Design.
Illustration • Character Design • Branding • Art Direction • Community management at TEPOZTLÁN, MOR. TEPOZNIEVES
January 1, 2009 - PresentExhibitor at HASBRO
January 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025Tribute Mr Potato Head exhibition participation.
Teacher at Universidad de Artes Digitales
January 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025Orientation to students; illustrator classes, Photoshop; research into learning methods and systems.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Playful Play
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025Video game art for La vecindad del Chavo, Barbarian Siege, RiHappy; UI/UX; Logo Design; Branding; Social Media Design.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Gusanito.com
January 1, 2010 - September 9, 2025Product Design; Market research; Fashion trend research; Branding; Brand Ensurance.
Owner at Rhino Sports Bar
January 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025Graphic design and illustration for branding and marketing; client communication; project management.
Exhibitor at Hasbro
January 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025Exhibitor tribute Mr. Potato Head at events (2013) in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Contributor / Template Designer at Placeit by Envato
January 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Template design for social media and asset creation; contributions across 2020-2021 and 2023.
Education
bachelor graphic designer at UNIVER
January 19, 1998 - January 19, 2000University Degree at UNIVER
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001University Degree at UNIVER
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001Bachelor's Degree at UNIVER
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001Qualifications
Panamerican Games Mascot Designer 2010
March 19, 2025 - March 19, 2011Mascot Design for GDL Pan American Games
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Retail, Professional Services, Other
Characters design based on aztec goddess and gods
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